Olympian Deepika Kumari, the top-ranked Indian, showcased her trademark composure and precision to defeat Lee Gahyun of Korea \u2014 the Shanghai World Cup gold medallist \u2014 7-3, sealing a spot in the semifinals. Deepika will now face her compatriot Bhakat, ensuring India at least one finalist in the women\u2019s recurve event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Joining her in the last-four stage were Ankita Bhakat and Sangeeta, who scripted notable upsets of their own. Ankita stunned top seed and former world champion Jang Minhee of Korea 6-4, while Sangeeta cruised past Iran\u2019s Zare Reyhane 7-1 to book a semifinal clash against Korea\u2019s Nam Suhyeon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Deepika, Ankita, and Sangeeta all advancing, India now stands on the verge of a historic clean sweep in the women\u2019s recurve individual category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the men\u2019s section, Dhiraj Bommadevara redeemed himself after a poor qualification performance, edging past Uzbekistan\u2019s Amirkhon Sadikov in a tense shoot-off. Locked 5-5 after four sets, both archers shot 10s in the decider, but Dhiraj\u2019s arrow landed closer to the centre, sealing his passage into the semifinals. He will next face Korea\u2019s Jang Chaehwan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s strong run continued with Rahul, the 11th seed, who defeated Lin Zih-Siang of Chinese Taipei 6-2. A misfired arrow by his opponent in the fourth set handed Rahul an easy entry into the semifinals, where he will take on Korea\u2019s Seo Mingi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, there was heartbreak for top seed Yashdeep Bhoge, who suffered a 4-6 loss to home favourite Mohammad Rakib Mia in the pre-quarterfinals. Two-time Olympian Atanu Das also endured a disappointing outing, crashing out in his first match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s challenge in the compound events was led by Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Prithika Pradeep, who both advanced to the semifinals in the women\u2019s section.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Prithika defeated compatriot Chikitha Thippeswamy 148-146 to set up a semifinal clash with Bangladesh\u2019s Most Kulsum Akther Mone, while Jyothi overcame Korea\u2019s Oh Yoohyun 147-145 to earn a face-off with Si-Yu Chen of Chinese Taipei.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s challenge in the compound events was led by Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Prithika Pradeep, who both advanced to the semifinals in the women\u2019s section.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Veteran Abhishek Verma, a bronze medallist at the previous edition in Bangkok, also bowed out after a tight 148-149 defeat to Malaysia\u2019s Mohammad Juwaidi Mazuki. Earlier in the day, Fuge had eliminated Prathamesh Jawkar, who was making his return to compound archery after briefly switching to recurve in pursuit of an Olympic berth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n